koreader/contrib — explained in plain English
Analysis updated 2026-07-25 · repo last pushed 2026-07-23
Add custom navigation tools to help move through long books on your e-reader more easily.
Integrate a reading-tracking service so you can log and view your reading statistics in a specific format.
Install specialized dictionary lookup tools for studying academic texts or foreign language books.
Share your own experimental Lua plugin with the KOReader community without needing official approval.
| koreader/contrib | echasnovski/nvim | geniushu-tgty/open-tgtylab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 369 | 203 | 182 |
| Language | Lua | Lua | Lua |
| Last pushed | 2026-07-23 | 2026-06-16 | — |
| Maintenance | Active | Maintained | — |
| Setup difficulty | moderate | moderate | moderate |
| Complexity | 2/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Audience | developer | developer | researcher |
Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.
Users must browse individual plugin folders to find installation instructions, and plugins require KOReader to already be installed on a compatible e-reader device.
KOReader is an open-source e-reader application that runs on a wide range of devices, and this repository collects unofficial community-made plugins to extend its functionality. The plugins are written in Lua, the same programming language that the application itself uses. This repository serves as a central hub where users can find and install extra features that are not bundled with the main application. Without a detailed README, it is hard to describe the specific plugins included, but the general purpose is to add new capabilities beyond what the core application offers out of the box. Based on the project's nature, a plugin typically works by plugging into the application's existing menu system to offer new tools or shortcuts. For example, a plugin might add a custom way to navigate long books, integrate with an external reading-tracking service, or offer specialized dictionary lookups. When installed, these add-ons simply layer new features into the reading experience. The primary users of this collection are people who read on devices like Kindles, Kobo e-readers, or tablets, and who want to customize their setup. A power user who wants to track their reading statistics in a very specific way, or someone who needs a specialized tool for studying academic PDFs, would look here for a solution. Developers who know Lua can also use the repository as a place to share their own experimental tools with the wider community without having to get them approved for the official software release. Since the README does not go into detail about installation instructions, compatibility, or the specific tradeoffs of each plugin, users likely need to explore the individual folders within the repository to see what is available. This means the project operates on a community-driven, do-it-yourself basis, where users are expected to browse the contents and figure out how each add-on fits into their personal reading workflow.
A collection of unofficial community-made plugins for KOReader, an open-source e-reader app that runs on Kindles, Kobo devices, and tablets. These add-ons extend the app with extra features like custom navigation, reading statistics, and specialized dictionary lookups.
Mainly Lua. The stack also includes Lua, KOReader.
Active — commit in last 30 days (last push 2026-07-23).
No license information is provided in this repository, so check individual plugin folders for specific licensing terms.
Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.
Mainly developer.
This repo across BitVibe Labs
double-check against the repo, no cap.